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Need Help Getting Started!

Posted by Midge Wilson on November 3, 2009 at 20:43
After several months of preperation, we have finally opened our new library in our small, country church. I am the librarian and I need any suggestions on expanding the ministry opportunities for our library. I have a few children who participate but, by far, most of our library users are ladies who read mostly Beverly Lewis, Wanda Brunstetter novels, etc.I believe I have accumulated a good starting inventory of books, although we will never be large (approx. 1,000 volumes). Any suggestions on activities to cultivate interest? I have no prior training to help me out here--just a desire to encourage use of our library. I hope to expand in the area of children's ministry, particularly. I'd appreciate any help.thanks,midge wilson, Mississippi
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  • Karen Mars November 9, 2009 18:21
    Many of us would probably agree that we check out more children's books, Christian fiction, and DVDs than anything else. I have found that reading clubs for children, storytime -- anything that gets children into the library usually brings their parents in, too. If they get interested as pre-schoolers, they will usually continue to come to the library. Just promote, promote, promote!
  • Morlee Maynard November 9, 2009 8:55
    Love hearing about your new library and anticipate you will get lots of suggestions from CLN members. Have you discovered our article on starting/restarting a new church library on www.lifeway.com/churchlibrary? To save you a minute, I'll give you a link: How to Begin or Renew a Church Library.

    You can count on us to be praying for you!
    Morlee Maynard, Ministry Specialist
    LifeWay
    • Midge Wilson > Morlee Maynard November 9, 2009 13:59
      Thanks, Morlee! I do so appreciate all the help I've gotten from this group!
      midge
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    • Midge Wilson November 8, 2009 7:53
      Thanks, Maxine!
      I've thought about something similar--how do you do this? Do you just ask one person to review a book or do you (ala "b ook club style") buy several copies of the book and then all get together and discuss?

      I do so want to get people to check out our library--we have some great books and even the fiction has such good life lessons. Thanks for the encouragement!
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